Popularity comparison

Back to the Future vs The Departed

Movie Popularity Comparison by Buzz Score

UpdatedJune 28, 2026

By current Buzz Score, Back to the Future is the most popular at 3.0, followed by The Departed at 2.9. The Departed has the highest 1-Year Buzz Score at 4.6. Back to the Future has the highest Peak Buzz Score at 11.6 during May 2 – May 31, 2020.

Current Buzz ScoreJune 27, 2026

Back to the Future3.050% · #345 in Film

The Departed2.950% · #362 in Film

1-Year AverageDaily average

Back to the Future4.247% · #200 in Film

The Departed4.653% · #152 in Film

Peak Buzz ScoreHighest 30-day average

Back to the Future11.656% · #849 in Film · May 2 – May 31, 2020

The Departed9.244% · #1,015 in Film · Apr 4 – May 3, 2020

Buzz Score Over Time

Stacked daily Buzz Score

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